CVE-2026-42061
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2026-42061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-42061?
Local privilege escalation due to excessive permissions assigned to child processes. The following products are affected: Acronis DeviceLock DLP (Windows) before build 9.0.15051.93227.
How severe is CVE-2026-42061?
CVE-2026-42061 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-42061?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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